Aspiring
Innovators
Connect2Innovate is designed to be a launchpad for aspiring innovators who are ready to make their mark. We provide the tools, resources, and opportunities needed to turn ideas into reality, equipping you with the skills to lead in a rapidly changing world.
By connecting with like-minded individuals and mentors, you’ll find inspiration, support, and guidance every step of the way. Whether you’re exploring a passion, developing new skills, or launching a project, our platform gives you the space to experiment, collaborate, and grow.
Join a community of forward-thinkers and trailblazers, and start building the future you want to see today.
Tech Futures Challenge
Turn Ideas into Impact, One Challenge at a Time
Team up with fellow aspiring innovators to identify a real-world challenge in your community, and unleash your creativity to design solutions that make a difference. Present your vision to a panel of judges, competing for funding that fuels your dreams.
From there, embark on a journey to acquire the skills needed to transform your ideas into action. With seed funding and guidance from experienced mentors in academia and industry, bring your project to life as you design, test, and refine your solution in the real world.
Create a prototype that embodies your passion and ingenuity, and compete in the final showcase for awards, recognition, and the chance to leave a lasting impact.
Opportunities
Experience the Power of Hands-On Learning
We believe in the transformative power of hands-on, experiential learning. Our program immerses aspiring innovators in real-world projects, internships, and mentorship opportunities that equip you with practical skills and techniques vital for success in innovation and entrepreneurship.
Dive into experiences that not only build your confidence but also empower you to tackle complex challenges head-on. With each project, you’ll gain valuable insights and the know-how to make meaningful contributions to your field, setting the stage for a brighter future.
What You Can Access:
- Resources for STEM, project development & design thinking
- Mentorship & project support
- Skills building workshops
- STEM industry experts & entrepreneurs
- Like-minded aspiring innovators in Alberta & beyond
Tech Future Challenges offered me with the platform, resources, mentors to learn many skills. From the ideation to the final project showcase, I worked hard with my team mate and along with mentors. I am very thankful to MindFuel Team for their amazing support. I am very proud that our team came up with sustainable solution for the real-world problem (reducing carbon footprint) and shared it with our community.